Ice maker and refrigerator having the same

EP4660559A3Pending Publication Date: 2026-03-11LG ELECTRONICS INC
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Authority / Receiving Office
EP · EP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2019-11-15
Publication Date
2026-03-11

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing ice makers face difficulties in assembly and maintenance due to complex water supply tray configurations, leading to decreased workability and interference issues during ice transfer.

Method used

A water supply part that can be easily coupled and separated by moving downward or upward relative to a vertical extension part, with fixing protrusions and slits for secure attachment and detachment, preventing plastic deformation and minimizing interference.

Benefits of technology

Facilitates easy assembly and maintenance of the ice maker, enhances coupling force, and prevents deformation of the upper tray, ensuring smooth ice transfer and reduced interference.

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Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an ice maker and a refrigerator having the ice maker. +The ice maker according to the present disclosure includes: an upper assembly comprising a plurality of upper chambers formed to be recessed upward to define an upper portion of an ice chamber in which water is filled and ice is made, and having an intake opening by being open on a top, and a vertical extension part formed to protrude upward around the intake opening; a lower assembly comprising a plurality of lower chambers formed to be recessed downward to define a lower portion of the ice chamber, and rotatably connected to the upper assembly; and a water supply part having a container shape recessed downward from an upper side, having a fixing protrusions, which is fixed to the vertical extension part while moving downward from an upper side and is separated while moving upward from a lower side, on an outer surface, and coupled to the vertical extension part to transmit water, which is supplied from the outside, to the intake opening.
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